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Metal legends Iron Maiden formed in 1976 though it was four years before they released their first self-titled album, featuring the successful single “Running Free.” The band's second album, Killers, released in 1981, had a harder edge than their first and was also a hit. Original vocalist, Paul Di'Anno, left the band in 1982 and was replaced with Bruce Dickinson who completed what is now considered to be Iron Maiden's classic line-up. The same year saw the release of the seminal rock album Number of the Beast which was the band's first worldwide hit and featured such classic tracks as “Hallowed Be Thy Name” and the album's title track. Iron Maiden took full advantage of their new found global fame and quickly put out their next album Piece of Mind before going on two major tours.
Iron Maiden were on a roll and they released Powerslave, another huge album, in 1983. The band toured Powerslave for 11 months which resulted in 1985's double live album, Live After Death. Their next two releases were both concept albums, Somewhere in Time from 1986 and 1988's Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. Seventh Son was widely considered to be the band's best album since Number of the Beast and spawned the successful singles “The Evil That Men Do” and “The Clairvoyant.”
Another huge tour followed after which the band went back to basics with their 1990 album No Prayer for the Dying. After touring No Prayer throughout 1991, Bruce Dickinson decided to leave the band but not before they recorded their next album, Fear of the Dark, which was released in 1992. Dickinson then toured with the band which produced two more live albums, A Real Live One and A Real Dead One, which were both released in 1993.
After a spell with Blaze Bayley as their singer, Iron Maiden welcomed Dickinson back in 1999 and a new album, Brave New World, hit the charts in 2000. In 2005 they undertook a huge tour as co-headliners with Black Sabbath and they have continued to tour and release new albums ever since. In 2010, The Final Frontier, the band's 15th studio album was released.
Iron Maiden had their typical energy and Bruce D ran his a** off. No pyro No laser, great stage and lighting. If you like the new stuff then this show is for you. They didn't play my favorite "The Trooper"! All in all a good show but by far the weakest Maiden show I have ever seen.
Maiden was great. Always are always will be. However, Dream Theater is to experienced and established to be an opening act. A 45 minute set is way too short for such a great band.
As an old-time Maiden fan (from 1982 to Bruce's departure), new-era (last 10 years) Maiden just doesn't do it for me like the old material. Of course, it's good music, it's just not the same (go ahead and flame me now, detractors). What Maiden (and other reviewers) don't realize is this may be many fans' first Maiden show - for my 44 year old husband, it was (he just never had the chance to see them back in "the day"). We were unable to make the drive to Houston two years ago when they completely skipped Dallas on what I've read called the "gift" concert to fans (playing mostly classic material), so having not seen them since 1988, I was very let down. Additionally, the sound mix was iffy at times - Bruce's voice (when we could hear it) was amazing; Dave's guitar wasn't quite balanced with Adrian and Jannick; and the stage set up wasn't very well thought out, if you weren't in the center section, you couldn't see Nicko at all. I hope they work on the mix for future shows. If the previous 3 albums are "your" Maiden, you will love this show. If, however, you're an old-timer, you will likely go away disappointed.
As usual, Iron Maiden was tight as a drum. They display all the professionalism of a band that's been playing live and recording for the last 30 years. I respect the fact that they continue to release new music and not rely totally on older material. HOWEVER, the setlist for this particular show was top heavy with post 2000 songs with nary a hint of 80's classics. Not one track from "Piece of Mind"? Really? No doubt Maiden shows massive cahonies playing an hour and a half of newer material before launching into "Iron Maiden". But for a diehard fan since the early 80's, the song selection for opening night was disappointing.
I was there for Dream Theater , but was disappointed as they only played 5-6 songs tops. They sounded great and as a fan wished they would had played longer. Iron Maiden was average, they were loud but the sound was off. I have seen these guys back in the 80s and early 90s and by comparison, not even close.
I have been a fan for a few years, saw the documentary Flight 666 so I wanted to attend a live concert. The show was great, even though I was disappointed that they didn't play "Run To The Hills". The band performed up to expectations and were high energy on all the songs. "Eddie" had a great reincarnation and he also put on an excellent performance. I was amazed at the audience participation. I would give this concert and Iron Maiden an A +, after all, when Satan, a zombie/mummy/alien hell-beast and one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time show up in Dallas with its usual rambunctious crowd, how can you not love it?
I was not a fan of Iron Maiden until I saw the Flight 666 video and then I knew that I had to see them live. I picked up a lawn seat for $25.00 with no service fee and parking included (thanks Live Nation) and figured that even if I didn't enjoy the show, $25.00 was not big loss. Turns out, it was the best $25.00 I have spent all year. Dream Theater opened up and rocked out. They played for about an hour and sounded great. I knew none of their songs, but became an instant fan. After an hour break, Maiden took the stage and for the next two hours, gave everything they had. The energy level was constant from the first to the last song. They had a new stage backdrop for almost every song. Eric's voice was clear and strong and he was all over the stage. The three guitars and bass were well polished, clean, and the sound in the complex was really good. Dallas in June can be hot for an outside show, but a cool front had blown through and there was a breeze, so it was actually a really nice night for an outside show. To say that Iron Maiden did not disappoint would be selling them short. They were AMAZING and I will definitely see them live again.
Great performance by the band, but the sound quality SUCKED at the venue. DT that opened the show sounded really good, not deafening loud, either. I don't mind loud, I like it loud, but NOT at the expense of sound quality. When Maiden got on stage, it was noticeably louder but the sound system could NOT handle it, and it sounded pretty awful for most of the show. Sound guy wasn't good either as you could hear Dave Murray's solos just fine, yet the other two couldn't be heard very well at all. And I was 10th row, center stage. The worst in the mix was Bruce...you could barely hear 75-85% of his vocals. I saw Adrian Smith screwing with his in-ear monitors more than once, and point to his ear and shake his head while playing down towards a crewman in front like he couldn't hear, either. And it's too bad as you could tell the few times they had things set right that the band was spot on and incredible. Too bad the sound quality and mixing was so horrible that it spoiled what could have been one of the best concerts I've ever been to.
I have seen Maiden 5 times...87,98,99,2000, 2008. Except for the Bruce-less show in 98, each Maiden concert has been so over the top!! If you love and live metal, you have to see Maiden!!
I saw them in Fresno, California on "The Number of the Beast" tour. It was Dickenson's first tour with the band, and they were fantastic. Believe it or not, I have not had the opportunity to see them since, but I won't miss them this time.!!!
Personally, I am a HUGE dream theater fan!! I went to one of the Progressive Nation concerts in 2009 when they came through the US and let me tell you, it was INCREDIBLE!! Now, I have the privilege of seeing Dream Theater touring with Iron Maiden!! THE IRON MAIDEN!!The pioneers of heavy metal!! I cannot believe something this great could even happen!! The people who decide to attend the concerts of this tour will NOT be disappointed, as it may be the greatest touring combo ever!! I know that on July 20 of this year, my dream will come true!!
Are you kidding? Iron Maiden is the best concert you will ever go to. Period. My first Iron Maiden concert was in London, many many years ago, then to the US for Piece Of Mind tour, then I went all the way down to Rio to see them, the third time was Brave New World, then Matter of Life and Death in Stockholm, now this! They have never failed to deliver. Best moments always seem to be when Eddie comes lumbering across the stage. Usually Bruce has a bit of a time getting him under control (back in chains, as it were). They are not for the faint of heart, and definitely not for beginners. Bruce usually delivers some good stuff without being preachy, and the repertoire is always masterful. Bear in mind that this is one of the highest intellect metal bands out there - subjects range from classical literature to history to mythology, and each piece is written much the same way as a classically trained composer would - Steve Harris and Adrian Smith are experts at this! They always play much longer than you expect them to - Bruce "the Siren" Dickinson's operatic voice never gives out, and your ears will be bleeding halfway through. I rank their performance a 5, only because there is no higher number. LONG LIVE MAIDEN!!!
I saw these guys 2 times now. In Main and in Florida. i was dead center in the pit for the main show and i caught Adrian Smiths Pick. it was the best experience of my life. in florida i was in the VIP section with the free food and drinks but it was all the way in the back....not doing that again(But Still just as good). if you go see these guys i definetly recomend the PIT. If you are a true maiden fan you wont want to be anywhere else besides right in front of Dave and Adrian. An Amazing show. Best Performers ever!! Cant wait for The Final Frontier Tour!!!!
Saw these guys in AS was so good opening act was alright was my first concert and will always be my favorite concert
